Richard Schaefer the CEO of Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions told Boxingscene.com, while at the weigh in’s for the Israel Vazquez vs. Rafael Marquez (Juan Manuel’s younger brother) fight, that he agrees with Juan Manuel Marquez that Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is afraid to fight him for a third boxing match.
Juan Manuel Marquez fought Manny Pacquiao in 2004 at featherweight and despite three knock downs in the first round, Marquez was able to survive and Draw with Pacquiao. The two fought again in 2008 this time at super-featherweight and Manny Pacquiao won a split-decision over Marquez.
Richard Schaefer said during the post fight press conference after the Pacquiao-Marquez rematch, Bob Arum who promotes Manny Pacquiao refused to do a immediate rematch with Marquez.
“Ever since, then, they haven’t wanted to do it. So, I do know that certain fighters have another fighter’s number, and with Marquez and Pacquiao, it’s probably true.” Schaefer told Boxingscene.com.
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